Rawaa Talass

We speak to Omar Khalil, who is honouring his grandfather, Mohamed Abdelwahab's musical legacy by bringing his timeless songs to London in a symphonic tribute

From children to journalists, artist Maram Ali talks to The New Arab about why she uses her art to preserve the memory of Gaza's martyrs amid Israel's genocide

We spoke to CEO Saadettin Muvakit about how his NGO, HAND, with volunteer support, led a $300,000 maintenance plan of the neglected Umayyad Mosque in Damascus

Renowned trumpeter Ibrahim Maalouf reflects on how his admiration for Umm Kulthum inspired his jazz spin on the Egyptian songstress's magical music

Post-Assad, the Gardenia Choir, a powerful group of 20 young women, has united hearts in Syria, offering a voice of hope and healing in a time of transition

In honour of Mahmoud Darwish's 84th birthday, we examine how the Palestinian wordsmith continues to inspire creativity in the region, even after his death

As Syria breaks free from dictatorship, its artists, both in the diaspora and those returning, capture the struggle, hope, and transformation of a nation reborn

The New Arab Meets: Samir Joubran, one of the brothers from Le Trio Joubran, to discuss music, family, and the responsibility of preserving Palestinian identity

As 2024 draws to a close, we pay tribute to eight iconic Arab artists who passed away this year and whose work has left a lasting impact on the cultural world

In an interview with The New Arab, Nahil Bishara’s grandchildren speak about their grandmother’s artistic legacy and her role in preserving Palestinian identity